7 Tips for Passing Your Real Estate Exam on the First Try
If you are studying to take the state real estate exam in North Carolina, you’ll want to be well prepared before entering the exam. Here, you’ll learn 7 tips and tactics for tackling the test. Good luck to you as you practice and prepare to pass the state real estate exam!... Read More
How to Prepare for Online Real Estate Classes (and Maximize Your Learning)
Being out of school for a while can make online learning challenging for some, and you might not know what to expect going into your online real estate classes or how to get the most out of them. We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks to help you stay... Read More
Real Estate Agent vs. REALTOR®: What’s the Difference?
As you begin your real estate career journey, there’s probably a number of terms you’ve come across that may have made the process incredibly confusing. Terms like real estate agent and REALTOR® are commonly misused, and you may be wondering what the difference is and which is the right license for... Read More
How Much Does It Cost To Become A Real Estate Agent in North Carolina?
Since most states differ in their set of requirements for becoming an agent, it’s best to check your local laws. The North Carolina Broker Prelicensing Course is your first step to a career in real estate! This course includes the required 75 hours of instruction you'll need to be eligible for... Read More
What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2022
So, what’s in store for 2022? Whether you’re a home buyer, agent, seller, investor, or renter, you can expect to see continued high demand, with some return to normalcy. Read More
Buyer Follow-ups
As a Realtor, one of your most important revenue sources over time are referrals. When you’ve worked with a buyer who has had a great experience, or someone has purchased one of your listings and the process was painless for them, you have an opportunity to further develop rapport that will... Read More
An Effective Interview Process for Choosing a Broker
It’s an exciting day when you finally get your real estate license. You’ve studied hard, taken the test, filed all the paperwork, and gotten the shiny certificate. So what happens next? Where do you go from here? Finding a Sponsoring Broker As a newly licensed real estate agent, you can’t legally... Read More
Creating your Real Estate Sphere
For an actor, all the world’s a stage; for a real estate agent, all the world is viable real estate sales. Although it would be amazing if you could actually sell every piece of real estate (multiple times, even), it’s very difficult to develop a level of expertise in so many... Read More
Differences Between Real Estate and Other “Salesperson Jobs”
Choosing a career in real estate may seem just like taking any other type of sales job. But the truth is that a real estate licensee is anything but a typical salesperson. Not only are they often present for some of the best and worst experiences in their clients’ lives, what... Read More
What is a “Split?”
Congratulations! You’ve passed your real estate licensure exams and you’re on the hunt for the right brokerage from which to launch your real estate career. Besides things like ample training and support services, one of the most important considerations for you should be your commission split. Often just called a “split,”... Read More